Summary
A Nintendo ad showing new Super Mario products led to confusion as some viewers thought images in the ad were made using artificial intelligence (AI). Nintendo denied using AI, and models from the ad confirmed the photos were real and involved live shoot sessions.
Key Facts
- Nintendo released an ad on January 8 showcasing new Super Mario products aimed at young children and their parents.
- The ad included images of parents and children playing with Mario-themed toys and games.
- Some viewers speculated that a model's hand in the photo looked like it was created with AI.
- Nintendo and a model from the ad confirmed that no AI was used to create the images.
- The images involved real models and were taken during an actual photo shoot.
- Generative AI technology is growing rapidly, with high market projections for the future.
- The debate over the ad highlights the challenges of distinguishing between AI-generated and real content.
